Top Hotels in Karatu

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Skylark Hotel
10 (2 reviews)

Skylark Hotel ★★★★

📍 105, Karatu, Karatu

"Good location, good service"

Africa Safari Karatu
8.1 (46 reviews)

Africa Safari Karatu ★★★★

📍 JJ78+9W, Karatu

"We had a really nice stay! The staff was really friendly and they prepared vegetarian lunch boxes for us! I had the chance to go swimming early in the morning in the pool with a stunning view!We had a really nice time! "

Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, a Tribute Portfolio Lodge
10 (43 reviews)

Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, a Tribute Portfolio Lodge ★★★★★

📍 and 7, Plot No 1, Tloma, Ganko, Karatu

"This hotel was one of the nicest hotels we've stayed at. Our group of 10 extended family members (ages 2-72) were happily surprised by the beautiful grounds, rooms, pool, bars, and nightly entertainment. The staff were very attentive, helpful, and friendly, especially Neema, the manager. The food was delicious and the rooms were spacious, with whirlpool tubs to relax in after a day on safari. Very close to Ngorongo park. Tanzania Specialists tour company booked this hotel for us and it was perfect! The nightly music, acrobatics, and Maasai cultural experience were fun and interesting, too."

Omega View Hotel & Resort
9.6 (9 reviews)

Omega View Hotel & Resort ★★★★

📍 Bwawani Primary School Street, Karatu

"Due to a big goof-up by our travel agent, we had to spend a night at Karatu, just outside the Ngorongoro conservation area and we picked Omegaview that same morning we were due to check in as it had availability. The hotel comes at a price way cheaper than the luxury camps or lodges and so obviously, its facilities are more basic. The staff tried very hard to please us and even made dishes which we requested when we found the buffet did not have much for vegetarians. The hotel is decent and provides value for money,"

Karatu Tented Lodge
9.2 (44 reviews)

Karatu Tented Lodge ★★★★

📍 Karatu, Karatu

"Amazing experience in the bush of Africa. We went here after a long day through the Tarangire park. We had a wonderful welcome of the entire Karatu staff and were guided to our rooms. The rooms were very wel equipped. We were expecting a tent but it was more like a building with tent-like walls. Although it can become chilly at night. The staff made sure that we weren’t getting cold. They provided us with hot water bags which kept is warm the whole night. Next the diner and breakfast were very good. It is a place to put on your list when visiting Tarangire or other parks in the area."

Ngorongoro Haven Inn & Safari Stride
9.5 (2 reviews)

Ngorongoro Haven Inn & Safari Stride ★

📍 Karatu, Karatu

Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge
9.3 (45 reviews)

Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge ★★★★

📍 JR58+9WV, Karatu

"My family and I stayed here for 2 nights. We had an amazing experience. The hotel is safe and clean, the views are incredible, and the service was great. We especially loved the entertainment. An acrobatics group performed for our group and they were incredible! I was a cheerleader for the Utah Jazz and these guys were professionals. They even let me do some stunts with them. I highly recommend this hotel for a great experience."

Africa Safari Manyara Escarpment
9.0 (3 reviews)

Africa Safari Manyara Escarpment

📍 Mto wa Mbu, Karatu

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
9.0 (48 reviews)

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge ★★★★

📍 Mto wa Mbu Escarpment, Karatu

"The hotel is lovely as well as the view of the pool and the lake from my room. The best part for me was the Serena Experience Journey 2 hour scrub, massage, and facial at the spa with Christina! Exceptional and well priced. Nice to have a little luxury after a few weeks in the bush!"

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Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara Hotels in Karatu

Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara

"We had a wonderful stay at the Manyara Escarpment Lodge. Rooms are comfortable and spacious. The team were very friendly, helpful and professional especially Upendo. She was very caring and ready to help us with our requests. Thank you all very much and keep up the sterling work. Family, Malta - August 2026"

Wellworth Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge Hotels in Karatu

Wellworth Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge

"A beautiful property with large rooms and gorgeous views of the valley and lake. This room 119 was a distance away from the main area but it was a nice walk, one can opt for a golf cart to pick you up. Being greeted by the singing Masai ladies was so lovely! The staff are very friendly and helpful, eager to please and some are young and being mentored by the senior staff. Thank you Naeema and Ana, and to our escorts who waited in the cold yo guide us back to the room! The one feedback we must bring upshot the government must address are the roads leading up to the hotel, it's one of the bumpiest rides we've had. If you have a bad back it is a bad experience."

Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge Hotels in Karatu

Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge

"We had an incredible experience staying at Neptune. The hotel was exceptionally hospitable, and we were looked after superbly throughout our stay. The staff were outstanding—especially Norbert, who was always on hand for anything we needed; John, who arranged a wonderful private dinner for my wife and me; and our driver, Samuel, who took great care of us"

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Skylark Hotel ★★★★
"Good location, good service"
★★★★★
2026-08-16
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Africa Safari Karatu ★★★★
"Brand new lodge in a very peaceful setting yet close by & easy distance from Ngorogoro Crater and Lake Manyara. Rooms were lovely, lots of privacy to escape. Food was good quality & freshly prepared although limited options if you are on the set full board/half board. The pool area was very comfortable. The staff, particularly Joseph, Wilson & team were fantastic and made our stay enjoyable. Thank you!"
★★★★★
2023-10-19
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Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, a Tribute Portfolio Lodge ★★★★★
"Wow, what a place to stay while exploring the Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangare National Park! The Hotel itself was first class and the staff went above and beyond. Our family had an age range from two to seventy two and when one person in our group was tired and decided to relax at the lodge rather than go on one of the safaris, she was revitalized in their lovely spa. Neema at the front desk took care of all our needs and Pascal at the restaurant was on top of everything. The chef and Maitre De (Sorry, I forgot their names) were top notch. Hats off to them and the entire staff at this beautiful lodge! I would highly recommend Turaco!"
★★★★★
2026-07-14
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Omega View Hotel & Resort ★★★★
"With our Safari tour we arrived around 4 pm. The staff is very friendly and the food is nice. Unfortunately the room smelled, was not clean and at night there was a lot of noice. The rooms aren’t isolated properly so you could hear the people from the kitchen above us (We slept on the 3rd floor and the restaurant is at the 4th floor). We wouldn’t recommend this hotel at all."
★★★★☆
2024-09-13
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Couple
Karatu Tented Lodge ★★★★
"Great accommodation on the way to Ngorongoro! We stayed here for one night. We liked especially the dinner and great service. They even put a hot water bottle in our bed, so that we didn’t get cold during the night."
★★★★★
2025-08-02
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Business traveler
Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge ★★★★
"Great place, 100% recommended. Awesome views of Lake Manyara!!"
★★★★★
2026-08-15
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Couple
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge ★★★★
"This was the our last hotel on our sixteen day safari. The hotel has a great setting with a picturesque view over Lake Manyara. The rooms, although not large, have a nice ambience and are very comfortable. The staff were courteous and helpful. The food was good with decent variety, especially the breakfast. Although we didn't use the pool, it is set on the cliff for a great view of the lake. There was some good local entertainment around the pool that sounded almost Celtic, which we enjoyed. The only negative thing was that we were shortchanged at checkout. It wasn' much, but when I brought it to the ladies attention she just shrugged me off. I felt the amount wasn't worth a scene, but it did leave a sour feeling to an anotherwise good stay. The park itself was anticlimatic in regards to game viewing after our other park experiences. It would be O.K. as a first stop but not last. It is difficult to see much because of the forest and one is to far away from the waters edge to see anything, Even the hippo pond requires field glasses. I must say though we were very lucky. While we were driving to leave we came across some tree lions. Our guide was quite surprised as he hadn't seen any there in three years and thought they had all been killed off when they ventured out of the park. So it did make for a great end to our trip"
★★★★★
2026-02-23
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Peak Hotel ★★★
"I highly recommend peak hotel. The service is world class, staff very polite and helpful, the food is very tasty with healthy serving, the rooms are very large for the price...it's a home away from home. Keep up the good work Peak Hotel"
★★★★★
2023-11-04
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Ngorongoro Corridor Lodge ★★★
"The staff here are very friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious and they had hot milk as opposed to just powdered milk. The shower had hot water and good pressure. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. This was one of my favorite places that I stayed at during my 3 weeks in Tanzania."
★★★★★
2024-08-05

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Number of reviews

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Total properties

38

Weekday Avg. Price

AU$ 406

Weekend Avg. Price

AU$ 421

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